Dual Panel1The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all who have sound judgment.
2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion.
3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4The words of the mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
5It is not right to be partial to the guilty, or to subvert the innocent in judgment.
6A fool’s lips bring strife, and a fool’s mouth invites a flogging.
7The mouths of fools are their ruin, and their lips a snare to themselves.
8The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
9One who is slack in work is close kin to a vandal.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
11The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall.
12Before destruction one’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
13If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.
14The human spirit will endure sickness; but a broken spirit—who can bear?
15An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great.
17The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.
18Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
19An ally offended is stronger than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied; the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
22He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.
23The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
24Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.